Using Studio Calico's Metropolitan kit (love this calendar paper) I put together this little retrospective on our summer trip to France. I wish it was 30 days, but it wasn't. :)

I also love this Vespa paper from Studio Calico. I am definitely going to try and use it on another Euro inspired layout ... or hey, on a layout about how OBSESSED I am with Vespas. Yes I am. I want one. I love Vespas!

We had a snowy Friday her in NYC followed by a cold weekend. What better time than to get in some time playing with paper! :) I ate, I relaxed and I glued things - all in all - an accomplished weekend.

I realize how I totally neglected a hobby that makes me happy, so hopefully I'm back on track. Of course, I've said that before, but this time I'm really going to try and keep this ball in the air.

I did this layout for my husband and my 6 year anniversary. (I used Studio Calico's On the Easel Kit for the most part.) We went to a great photobooth and had some fun. As you can see, one strip recreates the "proposal." Ha! :) Which is totally NOT how it actually happened - there was definitely no ring involved. ;)

I definitely have more motivation to scrap lately. Maybe it has to do with all the events... or the change in seasons... or finally settling into my apartment living (again). The move really took a lot out of me. I think I get a big fat F in "army wive-ing" for that. :)

My time this week, however, is dedicated to the next project - Planning our Halloween - Housewarming Party! I'm so excited. First, I've never actually hosted a party (scary!) and Second, I love Halloween! I've been thinking a lot about it, but haven't actually had a lot of time to prepare, so prep all this week.

A few weeks back, I sent out this "Save the Date" with a spooky vintage feel - found here.

I also liked this one, but didn't have time to edit it to take out "late afternoon"...

How cool are those?

I also LOVED this creepy City of New York Toe Tag Invitation (blank version - freebie found here) - SO appropriate for our Halloween party in NYC!! Unfortunately, sending paper invitations to a group of 30-somethings in NYC was not going to work. I am, however, going to try and figure out a way to use them somewhere!

Getting inspiration from other bloggers, magazines, etc. I don't remember what I googled to find this layout of photos from bridalcanvas, but if anybody ever wanted to get married on Halloween, this was pretty cool!

Party is Saturday.

I still have no costume, but I'm a little worried about other things. I'm taking costume suggestions... Please! :)

I did it! I finally did a layout! Woot Woot! First one I've done since moving back to NYC. :)

It was fun. The gals over at Studio Calico really know how to pick and coordinate beautiful papers from completely different lines. I love this wood paper so much. I can think of a million things to use it for. The scalloped edge paper was great.

New York is a buzz with Fashion Week. The weather is cooling and I found a great cart for my morning coffee!! Farewell Starbucks, its been real, but you're too expensive and no longer part of my budget.

As for my move...I still have things in boxes or piled all over the place. Nothing is hung on the wall. My closet is my morning-nightmare.

Seriously, I think that could be a headline. Since we started packing, everything has been neglected. Now that we're unpacking, it might be worse.

Recent Revelations:1. I still dislike moving. Not the relocation part, but the packing part.2. No matter how good you think your movers are, there are always hidden surprises.3. Downsizing from a 1600 sq. ft. house to a 700 sq. ft. apartment is complete INSANITY. 4. I need to purge. Purge a lot. Craigslist might be getting more attention than e-mail.
5. I can sneak a dog into a hotel room, but I can't make him sleep. ;)

So enough of that. I am still somewhat in boxes. Especially my scrapbooking stuff. That may not see the light of day for another week or so. I may also need to do another giveaway. Yes, seriously.Found this today, which made my day! Domino Magazine has a new home on Brides.com - check out the growing list here! I'm currently reading "How to decorate a (very) small apartment" Love this apartment.

Its amazing how wall paper can change an entire look. Unfortunately, wall paper is out of the question for us, but something needs to be done!

About this Blog

Just a little blog discussing my new found hobby of scrapbooking. The people in this community are not only talented, but are kind, encouraging and thoughtful. I sometimes find it difficult to be creative. I am trying to develop my own scrapbook style, so that I will maintain it as a hobby!